breathed new life into
idiom
: to give new energy, vitality, or hope to
Their leadership breathed new life into the movement.
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The dynamic young quarterback has breathed new life into the New York Giants organization, but that has come at a price.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The midterms breathed new life into Milei’s administration; Trump’s support for his ally has paid off.
—María Victoria Murillo, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
One, with his performances during the Sharks’ four-game road trip, Celebrini had breathed new life into the team’s season after a dismal start.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Derrick has presented collections at London Fashion Week inspired by various tribes including the posturing cool boys of Shoreditch, tweedy Savile Row types and immigrants who have breathed new life into London’s fashion scene.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The midterms breathed new life into Milei’s administration; Trump’s support for his ally has paid off.
—María Victoria Murillo, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
One, with his performances during the Sharks’ four-game road trip, Celebrini had breathed new life into the team’s season after a dismal start.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Derrick has presented collections at London Fashion Week inspired by various tribes including the posturing cool boys of Shoreditch, tweedy Savile Row types and immigrants who have breathed new life into London’s fashion scene.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Breathed new life into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathed%20new%20life%20into. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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